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Old 2nd June 2017, 10:53 AM
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Romancing The Stone (1984)



They don't make films like this anymore...
I have an exam this afternoon, so rather than worrying and cramming for the last few hours I thought I'd chill out in bed and watch an old(!!!) classic(!?!). I picked this up on DVD with Jewel of the Nile as a double pack for 50p. Fantastic bargain! Especially since it was paid for by a fiver I found on the floor

Anyway, the film is an absolute rip-roaring comedy adventure caper that could only have been made in 1984, although I'm sure that in 1985 Cannon and 'Italy' probably had a damn good go of replicating. However, I'm digressing. Anything with Kathleen Turner in it is an instant classic for me, she has seriously good comedy skills both physical and snarky. The one unbelievable thing (??) for me was the casting of Michael Douglas (he also produced the movie...) as the hero/hunk/love interest as he is not good looking in any sense of the word and that haircut reminds me of Planet of the Apes...



That being said, he does excel as Jack, the rogue with a heart!

Great fun, 4 out of 5!
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